Indigo Books and Music
Indigo Books and Music Inc., commonly known as Indigo, is a leading Canadian retailer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in 1996, Indigo has established itself as a prominent player in the bookselling industry, with a strong presence across Canada. The company operates numerous stores nationwide, offering a diverse range of products, including books, e-readers, stationery, and lifestyle items. Indigo is renowned for its unique shopping experience, combining a passion for reading with a curated selection of gifts and home décor. The retailer has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its online platform, which has expanded its reach and accessibility. As a market leader, Indigo continues to innovate, fostering a love for literature and creativity in communities across Canada.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Indigo Books and Music's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Indigo Books and Music's score of 23 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Indigo Books and Music's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Indigo Books and Music reported total carbon emissions of approximately 309,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,768,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,222,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions related to waste generated in operations, which amounted to about 5,281,000 kg CO2e. Despite the significant emissions, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Indigo. This indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments, especially in the context of the retail industry, where many companies are increasingly setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints.
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Add to project| 2019 | |
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| Scope 1 | 5,768,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,222,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,281,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Indigo Books and Music is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
